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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 31-10-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,938
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi Bill. Following our private conversation, I...

Hi Bill. Following our private conversation, I can confirm this bronze badge did unquestionably exist. Sadly, I no longer have mine. It will be in a Bosleys archive somewhere, and I would need to...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-04-14, 01:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,179
Posted By Neil Pearce
Nice one Paddy Colin. Not my area really,...

Nice one Paddy

Colin. Not my area really, but I have attached a couple of pics I received ages ago showing the two versions, plus titles. These are from a very old renowned collection. The...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-03-14, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,780
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi Andy - pm sent

Hi Andy - pm sent
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-03-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,780
Posted By Neil Pearce
This is interesting. Can I suggest the seller be...

This is interesting. Can I suggest the seller be contacted? I suspect he may know what he is talking about. Maybe the Bantams did wear these?

I suspect the seller is the author of a recently...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-02-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,022
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi Simon Long time no speak, and welcome to...

Hi Simon

Long time no speak, and welcome to the forum!

Do you have an 11th Manchesters you could show us?

Cheers
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-02-14, 03:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,777
Posted By Neil Pearce
A Page from the Edinburgh Gazette 1820 FYI I...

A Page from the Edinburgh Gazette 1820 FYI

I am sat on the edge of my seat ST.....

There is also a book by Bill Norfolk called "Militia, Yeomanry and Volunteer Forces of the East Riding...
Forum: General Topics. 04-02-14, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By Neil Pearce
Thanks to all so far. I f someone can perhaps...

Thanks to all so far. I f someone can perhaps put on the medal forums, I believe the support would be significant?

cheers
Forum: General Topics. 03-02-14, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By Neil Pearce
E-Petition - Release of 1921 Census

Gents

For those involved in research, many may be interested to learn that there is currently an ongoing Petition to release the 1921 Census early. There is of course a 100 year rule.

The 1931...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-02-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By Neil Pearce
Nice one!

Nice one!
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-02-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By Neil Pearce
I see there is one on eBay the same. Is this...

I see there is one on eBay the same. Is this yours?

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Boucle-de-Ceinturon-de-Cavalerie-Anglaise-/200981409373
Forum: General Topics. 05-01-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By Neil Pearce
There is one on Buywyze for 45 quid, and been...

There is one on Buywyze for 45 quid, and been there a while:

PMS (Paget’s Massage Service) scarce WW1 brass title.

A good example on loops.

Almeric Paget Massage Corps founded in August...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 14-08-13, 03:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Neil Pearce
Nice one Jim And here's another with lugs. ...

Nice one Jim

And here's another with lugs.
cheers, Neil
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-07-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,021
Posted By Neil Pearce
Roger Here is the eBay guide. Found it, and...

Roger

Here is the eBay guide. Found it, and I believe it has been discussed on the forum previously:
...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-07-13, 02:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,021
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi Roger The short answer is I don't know...

Hi Roger

The short answer is I don't know for sure! I did read once that there were only N-S lugs, but I recall that was an "expert" who also maintained there was never a bronze version badge...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-07-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,021
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi RMR The hallmark looks good to me, but...

Hi RMR

The hallmark looks good to me, but the GM badge looks the wrong colour. Maybe it's the flash?

Mine are attached for reference - sorry about the blurred rear on the silver one, but note...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-07-13, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By Neil Pearce
Yes, real for sure, and very nice too. The...

Yes, real for sure, and very nice too. The larger badge is more scarce than the lapel badge.

PS. Hi Eddie - hope all's well?
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-07-13, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Posted By Neil Pearce
Here is a bladed one for comparison. As several...

Here is a bladed one for comparison. As several have suggested, I agree this is a scarce badge.
cheers
Neil
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-03-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,829
Posted By Neil Pearce
Very nice find Simon - not seen one of these...

Very nice find Simon - not seen one of these before, but that's not unusual with VTC's. As you probably know, I collect these to Yorkshire.

Now what was it you were after from me,,,, :-)
cheers
Forum: Off topic 19-10-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,671
Posted By Neil Pearce
Gentlemen Once again, many thanks for your...

Gentlemen

Once again, many thanks for your valuable input on this. We are progressing slowly with the investigations. Christies seem to be the hottest lead so far. They are asking for the exact...
Forum: Off topic 18-10-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,671
Posted By Neil Pearce
Many thanks to all for the valuable advice. The...

Many thanks to all for the valuable advice. The RCMP will be contacted as suggested. So far, the UK police have apparently been fairly unhelpful

I will let you know how they get on on due course...
Forum: Off topic 18-10-12, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,671
Posted By Neil Pearce
Recovering Stolen Medals - advice Please!

My brother in laws grandfather was Geoffrey Pomfrey

The DSM etc was stolen about a year before he died when their house was burgled. The burglary was reported to the police and the medals listed...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-10-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,972
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi Ivan The crowned badge is in Capt Raikes...

Hi Ivan

The crowned badge is in Capt Raikes book "Historical Records of the First regiment of Militia or 3rd West York Light Infantry.Page 235 and described as "old Forage Cap plate for rank and...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-08-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,068
Posted By Neil Pearce
Hi Andy Been after one of these for a while....

Hi Andy

Been after one of these for a while. Basically as a "just in case it turns out as a Pals badge" investment. Kevin is the oracle on this subject, but it's certainly an ongoing line of...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-07-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 974
Posted By Neil Pearce
My father was a dealer in the early 80's, and...

My father was a dealer in the early 80's, and confirms there were "Original" plaques for sale way back then. Literally by the thousand. He has told me the name of the dealer, but as far as I know,...
Forum: Off topic 15-07-12, 02:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,058
Posted By Neil Pearce
Brian I also noticed he has one marked as...

Brian

I also noticed he has one marked as 20th Battalion, which is Shoreditch. I assume this is WM or silver?

As you know, this is something I have been pondering for ages. I wonder where...
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